Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the net profit margin high or low?
The net profit margin of 2.40% is 48% below its 5-year average of 4.66%, around the middle of its 5-year range (-16.03%–25.86%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, March 31, 2026. 401.47% above its 12-month average of -0.80%.
Reported quarterly profit margin; no daily interpolation.
NET PROFIT MARGIN
2.40%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG TTM
-0.80%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 3Y
-0.84%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 5Y
5.69%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 10Y
8.54%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 15Y
8.84%
NET PROFIT MARGIN AVG 20Y
7.77%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+401.47%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+386.64%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-57.86%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
-71.92%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
-72.89%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
-69.15%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
6.74%
median of 48 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
-64.43%
vs the sector median at left
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.
Market Cap
$30.57B
Net Profit Margin
2.40%
TTM Avg
-0.80%
3Y Avg
-0.84%
5Y Avg
5.69%
Market Cap
$31.28B
Net Profit Margin
-23.05%
TTM Avg
-6.41%
3Y Avg
1.70%
5Y Avg
2.14%
Market Cap
$28.04B
Net Profit Margin
3.63%
TTM Avg
3.16%
3Y Avg
4.25%
5Y Avg
4.80%
Market Cap
$35.68B
Net Profit Margin
12.24%
TTM Avg
13.69%
3Y Avg
14.96%
5Y Avg
15.33%
Market Cap
$35.87B
Net Profit Margin
11.80%
TTM Avg
12.21%
3Y Avg
10.66%
5Y Avg
10.71%
Market Cap
$24.95B
Net Profit Margin
6.51%
TTM Avg
-5.31%
3Y Avg
-5.53%
5Y Avg
-0.21%
| NAME | MARKET CAP | NET PROFIT MARGIN | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (EL) | $30.57B | 2.40% | -0.80% | -0.84% | 5.69% |
| The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC)vs › | $31.28B | -23.05% | -6.41% | 1.70% | 2.14% |
| Kellanova (K)vs › | $29.03B | 10.08% | 8.89% | 9.51% | 9.03% |
| Dollar General Corporation (DG)vs › | $28.04B | 3.63% | 3.16% | 4.25% | 4.80% |
| The Kroger Co. (KR)vs › | $35.16B | 0.71% | 1.25% | 1.31% | 1.33% |
| The Hershey Company (HSY)vs › | $35.68B | 12.24% | 13.69% | 14.96% | 15.33% |
| Kimberly-Clark Corporation (KMB)vs › | $35.87B | 11.80% | 12.21% | 10.66% | 10.71% |
| Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)vs › | $24.95B | 6.51% | -5.31% | -5.53% | -0.21% |
| Kenvue Inc. (KVUE)vs › | $36.50B | 10.61% | 8.19% | 10.24% | 8.11% |
| Church & Dwight Co., Inc. (CHD)vs › | $23.77B | 11.96% | 10.73% | 10.51% | 12.34% |
Operating Margin
7.6%
Net Profit Margin
2.4%
Net Profit Margin = Net Income / Revenue
Net profit margin is the percentage of revenue that becomes net income after all expenses, taxes, and interest.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | NET PROFIT MARGIN |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | 2.40% |
| 2025-12-31 | 3.82% |
| 2025-09-30 | 1.35% |
| 2025-06-30 | -16.03% |
| 2025-03-31 | 4.48% |
| 2024-12-31 | -14.74% |
| 2024-09-30 | -4.64% |
| 2024-06-30 | -7.34% |
| 2024-03-31 | 8.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | 7.31% |
| 2023-09-30 | 0.88% |
| 2023-06-30 | -0.91% |
| 2023-03-31 | 4.16% |
| 2022-12-31 | 8.53% |
| 2022-09-30 | 12.44% |
| 2022-06-30 | 1.46% |
| 2022-03-31 | 13.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | 19.64% |
| 2021-09-30 | 15.76% |
| 2021-06-30 | 25.86% |
| 2021-03-31 | 11.80% |
| 2020-12-31 | 17.99% |
| 2020-09-30 | 14.68% |
| 2020-06-30 | -19.01% |
| 2020-03-31 | -0.18% |
| 2019-12-31 | 12.05% |
| 2019-09-30 | 15.28% |
| 2019-06-30 | 4.37% |
| 2019-03-31 | 14.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | 14.31% |
| 2018-09-30 | 14.19% |
| 2018-06-30 | 5.64% |
| 2018-03-31 | 11.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | 3.29% |
| 2017-09-30 | 13.04% |
| 2017-06-30 | 7.91% |
| 2017-03-31 | 10.43% |
| 2016-12-31 | 13.34% |
| 2016-09-30 | 10.26% |
| 2016-06-30 | 3.53% |
| 2016-03-31 | 10.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | 14.28% |
| 2015-09-30 | 10.91% |
| 2015-06-30 | 6.06% |
| 2015-03-31 | 10.54% |
| 2014-12-31 | 14.31% |
| 2014-09-30 | 8.67% |
| 2014-06-30 | 9.46% |
| 2014-03-31 | 8.36% |
| 2013-12-31 | 14.33% |
| 2013-09-30 | 11.24% |
| 2013-06-30 | 3.90% |
| 2013-03-31 | 7.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | 15.26% |
| 2012-09-30 | 11.75% |
| 2012-06-30 | 2.27% |
| 2012-03-31 | 5.80% |
| 2011-12-31 | 14.49% |
| 2011-09-30 | 11.25% |
| 2011-06-30 | 1.99% |
| 2011-03-31 | 5.76% |
| 2010-12-31 | 13.80% |
| 2010-09-30 | 9.14% |
| 2010-06-30 | 1.30% |
| 2010-03-31 | 3.09% |
| 2009-12-31 | 11.32% |
| 2009-09-30 | 7.67% |
| 2009-06-30 | -1.06% |
| 2009-03-31 | 1.60% |
| 2008-12-31 | 7.74% |
| 2008-09-30 | 2.68% |
| 2008-06-30 | 5.97% |
| 2008-03-31 | 4.79% |
| 2007-12-31 | 9.72% |
| 2007-09-30 | 2.29% |
| 2007-06-30 | 5.03% |
| 2007-03-31 | 5.55% |
| 2006-12-31 | 10.47% |
| 2006-10-24 | 3.66% |
| 2006-06-30 | 2.77% |
| 2006-03-31 | 3.77% |
| 2005-12-31 | 4.58% |
| 2005-09-30 | 3.91% |
| 2005-06-30 | 4.31% |
| 2005-03-31 | 6.90% |
| 2004-12-31 | 7.90% |
| 2004-09-30 | 6.32% |
| 2004-06-30 | 5.07% |
| 2004-03-31 | 6.91% |
| 2003-12-31 | 5.91% |
| 2003-09-30 | 5.70% |
| 2003-06-30 | 4.33% |
| 2003-03-31 | 6.76% |
| 2002-12-31 | 7.76% |
| 2002-09-30 | 5.91% |
| 2002-06-30 | -2.25% |
